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“I refuse to play their game”: Hern statement on short-term spending bill

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WASHINGTON, DC – Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) released the following statement after voting in favor of H.R. 9747, a short-term government funding bill to maintain government funding levels through December. “Democrats and their allies in the media would love to see a shutdown so close to Election Day,” said Rep. Hern. “They would falsely blame Donald Trump and…

Hern Statement on the FBI Investigation into the Assassination Attempt on President Trump

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TULSA, OK – Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) released the following statement after the incident in West Palm Beach, Florida, involving President Trump. “Join Tammy and me in lifting President Trump and his family up in prayer,” said Rep. Hern. “We’re relieved that he is safe and grateful for the Secret Service’s swift action in protecting him. Just 64 days after a bullet…

Hern legislation strengthening child support enforcement passes Committee

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WASHINGTON, DC – Representative Kevin Hern’s (OK-01) bipartisan Strengthening State and Tribal Child Support Enforcement Act (HR 7906) passed the Ways and Means Committee with a unanimous vote. Rep. Hern introduced this bill with original co-sponsors Representatives Suzan DelBene (D-WA-01), Lloyd Smucker (R-PA-11), Gwen Moore (D-WI-04), David Schweikert (R-AZ-01), and Darin LaHood…

Hern reiterates call on disgraced Secret Service Director Cheatle to resign

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WASHINGTON, DC – Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) issued the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives Oversight Committee held a hearing on the catastrophic security failure at the Trump rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. “Today's hearing confirmed what we already know— the assassination attempt on July 13th was preventable and happened as the…

Hern calls on Secret Service Director Cheatle to resign

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WASHINGTON, DC – Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) released the following statement after the catastrophic security failure at the Trump rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. “The security failure of last week’s rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, warrants real accountability,” said Rep. Hern. “In that spirit, the Director of the Secret Service should resign, and…

Hern Reflects on Shared Conservative Priorities with Senator JD Vance

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WASHINGTON, DC – Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) released the following statement celebrating President Trump’s selection of U.S. Senator JD Vance as his running mate. “Senator JD Vance is a champion for conservative values and I am proud to have partnered with him on multiple critical issues in Congress,” said Rep Hern. “JD has been integral to the bicameral work of the…

Hern statement on assassination attempt of President Trump

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WASHINGTON, DC – Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) released the following statement after the horrific shooting in Butler, Pennsylvania, at President Donald Trump’s rally. “I am grateful for the heroic acts of law enforcement who rushed to ensure President Trump’s safety,” said Rep. Hern. “It is truly a miracle that the bullet only grazed President Trump’s ear. Tammy and I are…

Hern statement in memory of U.S. Senator Jim Inhofe

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WASHINGTON, DC – Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) released the following statement after the passing of former United States Senator Jim Inhofe. “Senator Jim Inhofe was a dear friend and mentor, a titan in Oklahoma, and a highly effective leader in DC,” said Rep. Hern. “Tammy and I are keeping Kay and the rest of the Inhofe family in our prayers. Jim spent his life…